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Eslami, F.; Mousavi, M.; Khormiz, M.Z.; Alborzi, B.
First confirmed Eurasian lynx records from Chahar Mahal va Bakhtiari, south-western Iran
2021 Cat News (73): 6-7
Eurasian lynx _Lynx lynx_ is an elusive species, with limited information on its distribution, habitat use and ecology in Iran. Many knowledge gaps remain about the status of this species in the country. Chahar Mahal va Bakhtiari Province in the last study on Eurasian lynx (Mousavi et al. 2016), had no confirmed presence record (C1) of lynx. However, in January 2017, the first photographic record of this elusive cat in Sheyda Protected Area was achieved by the rangers. Additionally, on 15 March 2020, the carcass of this cat was observed by mountaineers in Zardkuh-e- Bakhtiari, providing the second hard fact record of Eurasian lynx in this province. Further researche into geographic distribution, corridors, threats and conservation needs of Eurasian lynx in this province is recommended.
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